Newshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.comThu, 09 Sep 2010 13:32:01 GMTmalicious siteshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/malicious-sitesWed, 08 Sep 2010 15:44:53 GMTJim CooperBack to school? Beware of malicious sites
Avast has warned about an increase in malicious education-related websites as kids head back to school across the UK.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/malicious-sitesSamsung tablet reviewhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/samsung-tablet-reviewTue, 07 Sep 2010 12:13:59 GMTJim CooperHands on with Samsung's Galaxy S Tablet
Samsung's Galaxy Tab tablet is an interesting piece of hardware crippled by the fact that, currently, it mostly runs blown-out smartphone applications.

Read one persons view on the newly launched Samsung tablet.

 

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/samsung-tablet-reviewBT WiFi Apphttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/bt-wifi-appTue, 07 Sep 2010 10:14:28 GMTJim CooperBT releases WiFi App for iPhone 4

BT today announced a new free mobile application that will automatically connect customers to its network of 1.6 million Wi-Fi hotspots, making it even easier for them to access the internet when they are on the move.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/bt-wifi-appUK-Wales divide narrowshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/uk-wales-divideFri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49:05 GMTJim CooperDigital divide between Wales and UK continues to narrow

CARDIFF, WALES: The digital divide between Wales and the UK as a whole is continuing to narrow as Welsh consumers embrace communications services and become increasingly tech-savvy, new research from Ofcom reveals.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/uk-wales-divideThe digital dividehttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/the-digital-divideTue, 31 Aug 2010 11:01:28 GMTJim CooperONS stats reveal hefty UK digital divide
Over nine million Brits have never used the internet

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/the-digital-divideDigital Heroes Awardshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-heroes-awardsThu, 26 Aug 2010 11:29:07 GMTJim CooperTalkTalk launches 2010 Digital Heroes Awards

Broadband and home phone provider TalkTalk is looking to honour people from across the country who use digital technology to enhance their communities.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-heroes-awardsOur WiFi futurehttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/our-wifi-futureWed, 25 Aug 2010 14:44:04 GMTJim CooperUnplug me but don't disconnect me: the future of our WiFi world.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/our-wifi-futureVodafone reveals portable WiFihttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/vodafone-reveals-portable-wifiWed, 25 Aug 2010 14:17:02 GMTJim CooperVodafone is launching a portable WiFi hotspot allowing users to access the internet using mobile broadband with up to five devices at once.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/vodafone-reveals-portable-wifiNew Microsoft awardhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/new-microsoft-awardWed, 25 Aug 2010 14:06:28 GMTJim CooperMicrosoft and European Schoolnet to Reward Outstanding Teachers With e-Learning Awards

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/new-microsoft-awardThe future of learninghttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/the-future-of-learningWed, 25 Aug 2010 10:31:49 GMTJim CooperAre online classes the future of learning?  
Will brick and mortar schools be a bygone era?  
What implications does this have for L&D professionals?

An interesting blog post by Liz Scott in the USA.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/the-future-of-learningAccess to broadband growshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/access-to-broadband-growsFri, 20 Aug 2010 10:06:31 GMTJim CooperAlmost three quarters of households in the UK now have access to broadband, according to telecoms regulator Ofcom, with 23 percent choosing to access the web via a mobile device.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/access-to-broadband-growse-Learning Foundation offers grants of £345khttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/e-learning-foundation-offers-grants-of-345kFri, 20 Aug 2010 09:23:00 GMTJim CooperHeadteachers in 57 affiliated schools will find some good news on their return to school.  Grant offers totalling £345,000 have been made in response to applications to the e-Learning Foundations’ Grant Round 14. 

The projects funded involve 7,280 pupils of which 1,820 (25%) are on Free School Meals. The projects have a value of £2.65m so the £345k offered represents 17% of the total funding involved.” 

The unlucky schools will be offered help by the Foundation’s School Liaison Managers so that they can still go ahead with their programmes. They will be encouraged to consider a range of options including extending the donation period for a few months, increasing the suggested donation by a few £s, negotiating hard for a good price on the computers and spreading the cost of the purchases through leasing. 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/e-learning-foundation-offers-grants-of-345kImpact of ICT in schoolhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/impact-of-ict-in-schoolThu, 19 Aug 2010 12:27:47 GMTJim CooperThe impact of ICT in school.

The two journals analyze the impacts of adoption of technology in schools, this paper focuses on the tensions and the problems that may arise as a result of adoption of technology in learning, the other part discusses the opportunities that will arise as a result of this adoption. According to a government publication in March 2005 the adoption of technology in learning has four main objectives namely the transformation of learning, engaging learners who are hard to reach, improving on the current system that will be open and accessible which will help in improving the support and choice of learners and finally achievement of great efficiency and effectiveness in learning.

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/impact-of-ict-in-schoolDigital divide in Waleshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-divide-between-wales-and-rest-of-uk-narrowsThu, 19 Aug 2010 12:20:17 GMTJim CooperDigital divide between Wales and rest of UK narrows

The digital divide between Wales and the rest of the UK is narrowing fast, says media regulator Ofcom.

New research shows the gap between broadband take up in Wales and the UK has decreased from 10 percentage points to seven in just 12 months.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-divide-between-wales-and-rest-of-uk-narrowsDirectgov Reviewhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/directgov-reviewThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:56:52 GMTJim CooperAn independent review of Directgov is to be led by Martha Lane Fox

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/directgov-reviewdigital service consultationhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-service-consultationThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:52:46 GMTJim CooperMartha Lane Fox seeks public digital service consultation

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/digital-service-consultationVodafone hotspot donglehttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/vodafone-hotspot-dongleThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:46:27 GMTJim CooperThe newly launched Vodafone tunes Wi-Fi hotspot dongle has got a Micro SDHC slot and the ability to share an HSDPA 3G connection with up to five devices over 802.11b/g Wi-Fi.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/vodafone-hotspot-donglenew opportunitieshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/new-opportunitiesThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:31:31 GMTJim CooperWill the loss of Becta give schools a fresh chance to make technology click?

This story from the Guardian says; Becta, the education technology quango is on its way out. Is this an opportunity to be more creative about how we use computers in schools?

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/new-opportunitiesfunding shortfallhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/funding-shortfallThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:12:30 GMTJim CooperMartha Lane Fox say funding shortfall is no barrier to the online push.

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/funding-shortfallCloud Computing, th next wavehttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/cloud-computing-next-waveThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:18:26 GMTJim CooperCloud Computing, th next wave

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/cloud-computing-next-waveMicrosoft Detail future software opportunitieshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/microsoft-detail-future-software-opportunities1Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:16:53 GMTJim CooperMicrosoft detail future software opportunities

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/microsoft-detail-future-software-opportunities1How Real Are Cloud Security Concernshttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/how-real-are-cloud-security-concernsThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:14:21 GMTJim CooperHow Real Are Cloud Security Concerns

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/how-real-are-cloud-security-concernsMicrosoft Detail future software opportunitieshttp://itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3898526/Microsoft-Execs-Detail-Business-Software-Opportunities.htmMon, 16 Aug 2010 09:37:35 GMTJim Cooper 

]]>http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3898526/Microsoft-Execs-Detail-Business-Software-Opportunities.htmBroadband Speedhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/broadband-speedThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:21:55 GMTJim CooperUK outperformed on broadband speeds

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/broadband-speedNetworked Nationhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/networked-nationThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:20:50 GMTJim CooperCameron promises a ‘Manifesto for a Networked Nation’

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/networked-nationSatellite broadband launchedhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/satellite-broadband-launchedThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:23:57 GMTJim CooperSatellite broadband to reach the unreachable

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/satellite-broadband-launchedAugen tablethttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/augen-tabletThu, 19 Aug 2010 08:22:51 GMTJim CooperAugen tablet challenges iPad selling for $150 in USA

 

]]>http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/augen-tabletWelsh Funding Packagehttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/welsh-funding-packageTue, 27 Jul 2010 09:09:01 GMTJim CooperThe Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed a third funding packaging for schools, worth £144.8 million, as part of its ‘One Wales’ agenda.  This latest injection of investment by the government in Cardiff takes the total amount of money for schools to £703 million.
As well as enabling the development of three new secondary schools in south Wales, this money will also fund some of the Welsh Assembly’s flagship projects for the new “21st Century Schools Programme”, which will include innovation in sustainability and investment in ICT. 

“Today’s announcement of £144.8million capital investment in schools demonstrates clearly our ongoing commitment here in Wales to improving and enhancing school buildings, explained education minister Leighton Andrews. “Projects supported in this wave will transition progressively into the 21st Century Schools programme.”
 
The move in Wales is a sharp contrast to England, where the UK government has cancelled the £55 billion Building Schools for the Future programme. 

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    ]]>    http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/welsh-funding-package    Motorola ultra marathonhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/motorola-staff#marathonMon, 26 Jul 2010 15:25:46 GMTJim Cooper

     Classic Quarter Ultra Marathon
    Success Story

    Walter Featherstone and Nicholas Anderson (formerly of Motorola) took part in the Classic Quarter Ultra Marathon on the 24th June 2010. This is a 44 mile race from Lizard Point to Land’s End along the South West Coast path in Cornwall. We ran the event in aid of Motorola’s selected charity, the e-learning foundation. The current sponsorship total is (including gift aid): £349.73

    The great news is that we completed the challenge as a two person relay team in 8h 9min 53sec. We were the second relay team to finish (missing gold by only 7 minutes) and have medals to prove it! In total there were 100 finishers. Although it was a beautiful day, the hot weather certainly increased difficulty as indicated by the 24 retirements on the day. We both ran the London Marathon back in 2004, but this was definitely on another level especially due to the off-road nature of the trail. Thankfully the beautiful coastal views and the promise of refreshment at Land’s End were enough to keep us going and complete this fantastic event.

    Our thanks go to Nick & Walt for their valuable contribution to our cause.
    Please note that their sponsorship page is still open and accepting donations:
    http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/CQ-nick-and-walt

    ]]>    http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/motorola-staff#marathon    New Contact at Lambeth e-Learning Foundationhttp://www.e-learningfoundation.com/new-contact-at-lambeth-e-learning-foundationTue, 20 Jul 2010 09:38:12 GMTJim CooperJane Warren has been appointed as CEO of the Lambeth e-Learning Foundation. Jane takes over from Chris Davis who has retired.

    Jane can be contacted at:

    Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
    Unit 70 Eurolink Business Centre
    49 Effra Road London SW2 1BZ

    mobile:   07501 454836    
    e-mail:    jane@lelf.org.uk
    website:  www.lelf.org.uk

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